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In response to some comments, I do realize that this is not the most statistically accurate way to gather data, but I would also like to point out that by posting the survey on this forum and on social media sites, I have received multiple varied responses from greeks all over the country - not just the ones at my school - which is what I was hoping for. I realize there is a definite bias, but some bias is inevitable in a case study such as this. It is impossible for me to obtain a true representative sample, but I am doing my best to get as close as possible by reaching out to as many Greeks as possible. In terms of my thesis, I acknowledge the bias in it, and I state clearly that I am using forums and social networking sites as my means of acquiring data, and all of it (questions included) has been approved by a thesis committee. This is not some random questionnaire that I thought up just for kicks; I have put a lot of thought into formulating it, and so far I have received more than adequate responses that have a lot of interesting variations. I really appreciate those of you who have filled out the survey, and I do appreciate all the feedback I receive.
In terms of non-greeks, the responses may surprise you... They are pretty much across the board, and their comments are very interesting. Most seem to have a good grasp on all types of rituals, whereas some admittedly do not have a clue. The reason I am surveying them as well is to eliminate some of the bias and make sure that our generation as a whole (not just greeks) is represented in the case study. The study of rituals is just one part of my thesis, which is actually exploring a contemporary application of an old sociological theory.
I hope this clarified some things, and I hope you all continue to provide feedback as well as encourage your fellow greeks to fill out the survey! The responses have been very helpful.
Thanks!
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